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Which of the following are diamagnetic?

A
C2
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B
O22
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C
Li2
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D
N+2
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Solution

The correct options are
B O22
C C2
D Li2
This can be easily answered by apply Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT).
Species with odd number of electrons are definitely paramagnetic.
N+2 (Total electrons =13)
It is paramagnetic
C2 (Total electrons =12)
σ1s2,σ1s2,σ2s2,σ2s2,(π2p2xπ2p2y)
It is diamagnetic
O22 (Total electrons =18)
σ1s2,σ1s2,σ2s2,σ2s2,σ2p2z,(π2p2xπ2p2y),(π2p2xπ2p2y)
It is diamagnetic
Li2 (Total electrons =6)
σ1s2,σ1s2,σ2s2
It is diamagnetic

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